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Library Board Meeting
October 1,2013
MEMBERS PRESENT: STAFF PRESENT:
John Keys Laura Garcia, Director
Larry Jordan Sylvia Sanchez, Secretary
Sue Donahoe Alex Hatley, Technology Manager
Natalie Rogen
Dr. Stuart Elovitz
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Paul Altheide
Dr. Mary Jane Garza
Roberta Sewell
Rachel Elizabeth Buck
Call to Order
Mr. John Keys called the meeting to order at 10:58 a.m.
Approval of Minutes
Motion for approval of the minutes of October 1, 2013 was made by Natalie Rogen and second by Dr.
Stuart Elovitz. Motion passed unanimously.
Friends of Library
Mrs. Rogen reported that the Friends Annual Meeting will be on December 14 at Neyland Library at 1:00
p.m. The Annual Program will be at 2:00 p.m. with Guess Speaker, Dave Ehlert performing Abe
Lincoln & Mark Twain Storytelling Show. Friends have acquired a PayPal account and anybody
wishing to make a contribution or renew their membership, will be able to via the web.
Director's Report
Mrs. Garcia presented the 2013 Library Plan. The following are the updates to the plan:
• Number of circulation attached to new acquisition.
• Material allocation,identify, and ordering using authoritative selection tools and patron
recommendations.
• Develop and implement staff training plan. Staff will be utilizing Web Junction online Courses and
further training on Library System during all system upgrades.
• Develop framework for placing satellite collections throughout the community;partnerships will be
established with Neighborhood Centers and Nueces County Community Action.
• Submit and implement Adult/Young Adult and Children Program Plan.
• Introduction of new services based on customer demands—faxing, scanning, Skype, literacy tools,
Maker Space services, library cafe, etc.
• Keep technology relevant to needs of the community. Leasing computers instead of purchasing,
shifting service models between McDonald and Central Library, evaluate self-service checkout and
Talking Tech System.
Mrs. Garcia reported that the Food for fines drive was extended for an additional day and preliminary
reports indicate it is successful. The final report will be presented in next month meeting.
The Children's Book Festival will be at Owen R. Hopkins Library on May 10, 2014. Sue Donahue stated
that Texas Book Festival group would like to participate in the Children's Book Festival. Sue added that
the state would like to get plenty of notice to make sure they are able to make arrangements to participate
with the Corpus Christi Public Libraries.
Dr. Stuart Elovitz stated that if the library would like to have a program on pets,he knows a Veterinarian
that would like to give a power point presentation or lecture to library patrons of all ages.
Mrs. Garcia reported that the 2nd Annual Music of South Texas Program will be at McDonald Library on
October 13.
Mr. Keys stated that in the upcoming months when the city council appoints other members to the Library
Board a sub-committee will be appointed to work on the Library Bylaws and Articles.
Motion to recommend reappointment of John Keys and Dr. Mary Jane Garza to the Library Board was
made by Natalie Rogen and second by Sue Donahoe. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Motion was made by Natalie Rogen and seconded by Sue Donahoe to excuse Dr. Stewart
Elovitz, Paul Altheide from September's meeting and Roberta Sewell and Rachel Elizabeth Buck
from current meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Public Comment
None.
Meeting adjourned at 11:43 a.m.
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